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In summary, we have successfully assembled MSNPs 1 based
on the mono-BZI functionalized b-CD as supramolecular nano-
valves, which show a pH-triggered release character and maintain
the reversibility of the nanovalves. Studies are ongoing to inves-
tigate their performance of cellular targeted drug delivery and
construct the multi-stimuli responsive systems on the basis of
self-complexation systems.
This research was financially supported by the National
Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51102135), the Natural
Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK2011711), the
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